Tag: study

Vulnerable Road Users

Vulnerable Road Users

Evaluating LATCH System Ease of Use and Key Features in New Vehicles

This report presents recommendations for improving the ease of use of the LATCH system for securing child safety seats in vehicles, based on human factors analysis and an expert workshop.

November 2013 Technical Report | Report Summary

Driver Behavior & Performance

Driver Behavior & Performance

Temporal Trends in Indicators of Traffic Safety Culture among Drivers in the United States, 2009–2012

An examination of the trends in attitudes about traffic safety and self-reported driving behaviors, based on the findings from our most recent surveys of the American public.

August 2013 Technical Report | Report Summary

Driver Behavior & Performance

Driver Behavior & Performance

Cognitive Distraction: Something to Think About

A compendium of lessons learned from recent studies.

June 2013 Technical Report

Driver Behavior & Performance

Driver Behavior & Performance

Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile

Using cutting-edge methods for measuring brain activity in conjunction with driving performance, this research develops a methodology for measuring cognitive distraction associated with performing non-driving-related tasks while driving.

June 2013 Technical Report | Report Summary

Driver Behavior & Performance

Driver Behavior & Performance

Distracted and Risk-Prone Drivers

This report investigates the relationships between self-reported distracted driving and engagement in other risky driving behaviors examined in the AAA Foundation's annual Traffic Safety Culture Index survey.

January 2013 Technical Report